In the first place, I warn you that I keep a watch on you.

The doing so is very painful to me, but it is absolutely necessary.

You cannot see Colonel Osborne, or write to him, without my knowing it.

I pledge you my word that in either case,--that is, if you correspond with him or see him,--I will at once take our boy away from you.

I will not allow him to remain, even with a mother, who shall so misconduct herself.
Should Colonel Osborne address a letter to you, I desire that you will put it under an envelope addressed to me.
If you obey my commands on this head I will leave our boy with you nine months out of every year till he shall be six years old.